There’s no escaping the fact that it’s going to be an emotional night Monday at Madison Square Garden, when the

Exactly two years ago, Chris Kreider scored twice against the Anaheim Ducks and surpassed Adam Graves for third place on the all-time goals list for the New York Rangers.

Ahead of the Anaheim Ducks’ visit to the New York Rangers in the 2025-26 NHL season, Chris Kreider and Jacob Trouba voiced honest messages on their fresh starts.

After 13 years as a Ranger, franchise legend Chris Kreider returns to Madison Square Garden with a healthy body, healthy mind and a rising start to his tenure with Anaheim. However, New York City will always be "home.

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers host the Anaheim Ducks after the Rangers beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in overtime. New York has a 16-13-4 record overall and a 4-8-3 record in home games. The Rangers are 14-1-1 in games they score three or more goals.

The New York Rangers will face a familiar face on Monday night as the Anaheim Ducks visit MSG for a crucial showdown. The post Rangers Ex-50 Goal Scorer Is All Business in Return to MSG appeared first on Heavy Sports.

About his time as Rangers captain, Trouba said, "I'm definitely forever grateful." Kreider, on the other hand, has no time for reflection.

They began last season as the New York Rangers’ longest-tenured player and captain, respectively, but each started this campaign in the opposite corner of the country. On Monday, they’ll return to Midtown Manhattan for the first time since Trouba was dealt last December and Kreider was shipped out over the summer.

Anaheim Ducks (1-1-0, fifth in the Pacific Division) vs. New York Rangers (2-1-0, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers and the Anaheim Ducks meet in a non-conference matchup. New York went 52 ...

New York Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan was pleased with one reporter's question following the team's win over the Montreal Canadiens.